The State Capital Report
This week the general assembly concluded work on the regular legislative session, but lawmakers are scheduled to return during the coming weeks under the terms of h.5383, a resolution extending the session of the general assembly beyond this year’s may 10 deadline for final adjournment.
Bates chosen for national combine
Joshua Bates from Darlington High School was selected as a linebacker to attend the Blue-Grey National Super Combine in Dallas, TX June 2nd-3rd, 2018. As a sophomore Bates led in defensive tackles during the 2016 season with 88 tackles and as a junior with 115 tackles in the 2017 season. Averaging more than 11 tackles per game last year with 48 solo tackles, Bates was honored as the All-Region and Defensive Player of the Year for both...
State Farm Neighborhood Assist grant period open
State Farm Neighborhood Assist is back to help good neighbors across the US take an active role in improving their communities. To turn caring into doing, we will once again be awarding $25,000 grants to 40 causes. Now’s your chance to make a real difference in your neighborhood. This guide will help you start thinking about how you would use a $25,000 grant to fund a neighborhood project involved in education, safety or community...
Senator Scott accepting applications for Service Academy nominations
Starting June 1st, the 2018 Military Academy Nomination Application will be open. The Office of U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) is accepting applications for Service Academy Nominations through Friday, October 19th at 5 p.m. Candidates interested in attending one of the four service academies – U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, or U.S. Merchant Marine Academy – may submit applications and...
Templeton receives top ratings from pro-life, second amendment groups
Republican gubernatorial candidate Catherine Templeton has received high ratings from two important advocacy groups. After reviewing her candidate survey, Templeton received a perfect score from South Carolina Citizens for Life. The group, which advocates for the rights of the pre-born, awarded her a 100 percent rating. The letter informing Templeton of the decision also said, “We appreciate your commitment to protecting pre-born...
